Some men are not able to have children due to the effects of cancer treatment. By identifying your risk for infertility, you can take steps before treatment to preserve your fertility. There are options for survivors who experience infertility as a result of cancer or treatment. Contact City Hospitals Services to learn more about how we can help you explore fertility preservation options.
Male infertility is an inability to produce healthy sperm or to ejaculate sperm. Although sperm production usually recovers after cancer treatment, but discuss the risks of infertility with your healthcare provider before cancer treatment begins. Sperm can be preserved and frozen for future use. However, if you have already started treatment, chemotherapy or radiation can cause genetic damage to sperm cells. Set up an appointment with a member of your health care team to discuss concerns or questions you may have. Ask for a referral to a fertility clinic or specialist.